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Cordelia
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« on: July 18, 2011, 05:43:08 AM »
Renvella cost?   Thanks in advance if anyone can help me
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 06:32:39 AM »
I just got my first prescription of Renvela - for seven 800 mg tablets per day, 90 day prescription, it was $335 at CVS.  We have to pay 25% of retail for brand-name drugs.  I had a discount card that I received from my SW that took $150 off that cost - definitely ask your SW to get one for you. 

Luckily for me, my calcium went back down with my June labs (and stayed down in July) so I am allowed to go back on my generic PhosLo.  I've kept the Renvela around though, just in case I have to go back on it if my calcium goes back up.
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 09:29:31 AM »
I have a Medicare Part D plan. I get a 30 day supply for $65.
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 06:31:44 PM »
Thanks, that helps a bit. Sounds no pricier than Renagel.
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2011, 06:42:57 PM »
I have a 90 day supply that cost a bit over $2000! I have great insurance so didn't have to pay a thing!
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May 19, 2009, went to doctor for severe nausea
May 20, 2009, admited to hospital for kidney failure
May 20, 2009, started dialysis with a groin cath
May 25, 2009, permacath was placed
august 24, 2009, was suppose to have access placement but instead was admited to hospital for low potassium
august 25, 2009, access placement
January 16, 2010 thrombectomy was done on access
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2011, 06:49:39 PM »
Quote from: Cordelia on July 18, 2011, 05:43:08 AM
Renvella cost?   Thanks in advance if anyone can help me

I have medicare part D and a 3 months 90 tablets would be 47.00.  Retail CVS would be 18.90 per month. 

Different Insurance will lead you to a different  price and they can vary greatly....
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2011, 09:41:12 PM »
OH MY GOODNESS!  I can't believe the costs.  I take Renagel (similar to Renavella), and I pay 1.10 for a 30 day supply.  I have Medicare and live in Indiana... I count myself sooo lucky that I have this insurance as I am not working and taking care of my 8 month old!
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Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome Age 13- 1996 Unknown Cause. 35% functioning of both kidneys.
Stable until Age 27; complications with pregnancy, loss of 25% function. (Current functioning is between 5-7%).
December 3, 2010- PD Catheter Placed on Left Side
March 2011- PD Catheter Removal (Due to malfunction)
April 2011- PD Catheter Placement on Right Side
April 2011- Surgery to adjust Catheter and "tacking of fatty tissue"
May 2011- CCPD Started
October 2012- Infection of PD catheter.  PD Cath. removal surgery. Perma-Cath. Placed for Hemodialysis.
Hemodialysis started October 12, 2012.
January 16 2013- First Fistula
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